Europe is set to be hit by the first heatwave of the season: temperatures in Spain are expected to reach 38 °C
Bloomberg reports this.
Meteorologists attribute the sharp rise in temperatures to a powerful anticyclone — a so-called heat dome — which traps hot air over the region and causes it to heat up near the ground.
The heat will be particularly noticeable in Britain. Temperatures in London are forecast to reach up to 32°C by the weekend, which is unusual for late May. In France, temperatures in Paris will rise to around 31°C. It will be hottest in Spain, with forecasters predicting temperatures of up to 38°C in some areas.
Meteorologists link this early heatwave to climate change. According to them, periods of extreme heat in Europe are becoming longer and starting earlier than in previous years.
The situation is further exacerbated by drying soils: dry ground retains moisture less effectively, causing temperatures to rise even faster and reducing the likelihood of rain.
Following a period of thunderstorms and unsettled weather, dry and sunny days are expected across Europe. At the same time, due to light winds in France and Germany, electricity generation at wind farms may temporarily decline.
In early May, Spain announced that it was expanding its network of climate shelters where people can take refuge during periods of extreme heat. In 2025, temperatures in Spain reached 45 °C for 16 days — the country recorded over 150,000 heat-related deaths.
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